$789,000

There are homes you tour and forget. This is not one of them. You will find it two houses off one of the prettiest tree-lined streets in the neighborhood, and it already feels like a find before you walk through the door. The living room draws you in first, centered around a wood-burning brick fireplace that makes the whole room feel like somewhere you want to stay. The kitchen's quartz countertops are clean and bright, and a private laundry room tucked just off the back keeps the household running without getting in the way. In the dining area, a built-in hutch frames the space with a nostalgic warmth that makes the whole room feel homey. Three well-sized bedrooms give everyone their own space to settle into, and down the hall, the retro pink tile bathroom is an original touch that makes you smile the moment you see it. And then there is the backyard: the pool is crisp and clear, the kind you want to dive into headfirst. The covered patio stretches out along the house creating a shaded space with room for a full outdoor living room. And the lot? A full 10,000 square feet. For anyone coming from Los Angeles, that number alone stops you in your tracks. Space like this in the San Gabriel Valley, at this price, does not sit on the market. Every school level is within walking distance, all inside Covina Valley Unified. Eastland Shopping Center and West Covina Mall are five minutes away, and the freeway puts downtown Los Angeles within easy reach without making you pay LA prices to get there. This is the home that checks everything and then gives you more.